Pascal Engineering Inc. Appoints Norio Kobayashi as Vice President for the Americas!

Pascal Engineering Inc. has announced the appointment of Norio Kobayashi as the new Vice President, responsible for overseeing operations across North and South America.

Kobayashi began his career with Pascal in Japan, where he gained extensive training and hands-on experience in the automotive industry. He later transitioned to the company’s Chicago office, serving as Sales Manager for Workholding, a role in which he spearheaded strong growth and built a reputation for strategic leadership.

In his new position, Kobayashi will play a vital role in strengthening communication and alignment between Pascal Engineering Inc. and its parent company, Pascal Corporation, founded in Hyogo, Japan, in 1974. Today, the corporation has an international footprint spanning global sales offices and dealer networks.

Mike Casselman, Sales Representative for Workholding, praised the appointment, stating:
“I am thrilled with Norio’s promotion to the role of vice president. Over the years as sales manager, Norio has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication, driving remarkable growth and success within the sales department. This well-deserved promotion reflects Norio’s invaluable contributions, and we look forward to his continued leadership as we enter a new phase of growth.”

As vice president, Kobayashi will focus on expanding the market presence of Pascal’s broad portfolio of hydraulic and pneumatic automation solutions, which includes Quick Mold & Die Change systems and an extensive lineup of Workholding for jigs and fixtures.

Reflecting on his new role, Kobayashi said:
“In my new role as Vice President at Pascal Engineering Inc., I aim to contribute to the advancement of automation and production efficiency in U.S. manufacturing. I look forward to working closely with our U.S. team and customers to strengthen partnerships and drive innovation together.”